Canadiens at Sabres: Lines & Game Thread
Get ready for the clash of the North! The Montreal Canadiens are heading to Buffalo to take on the Sabres in a battle for supremacy in the Atlantic Division. This game promises to be a thrilling one, with both teams looking to make a statement early in the season.
Before the puck drops, let's take a look at the anticipated lineups and get ready to chat about all the action in our live game thread.
Canadiens Lines:
Forwards:
- Line 1: Cole Caufield - Nick Suzuki - Josh Anderson
- Line 2: Kirby Dach - Sean Monahan - Jonathan Drouin
- Line 3: Juraj Slafkovsky - Christian Dvorak - Mike Hoffman
- Line 4: Rem Pitlick - Jake Evans - Michael Pezzetta
Defense:
- Pair 1: Kaiden Guhle - David Savard
- Pair 2: Joel Edmundson - Jordan Harris
- Pair 3: Arber Xhekaj - Mike Matheson
Goalies:
- Starter: Jake Allen
Sabres Lines:
Forwards:
- Line 1: Tage Thompson - Jeff Skinner - Victor Olofsson
- Line 2: Alex Tuch - Dylan Cozens - Rasmus Dahlin
- Line 3: Casey Mittelstadt - Peyton Krebs - Jack Quinn
- Line 4: Tyson Jost - Kyle Okposo - Zemgus Girgensons
Defense:
- Pair 1: Rasmus Dahlin - Owen Power
- Pair 2: Henri Jokiharju - Mattias Samuelsson
- Pair 3: Ilya Lyubushkin - Erik Johnson
Goalies:
- Starter: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Game Thread:
Join the discussion here! As the game gets underway, share your thoughts on the lines, the plays, and the overall performance of both teams.
- What are your predictions for the game?
- Who do you think will be the game's standout performer?
- Do you think we'll see any fireworks?
Let's make this a lively and exciting game thread!
Go Habs Go!
Go Sabres Go!
Stay tuned for updates and analysis throughout the game!